Daily Archives: June 11, 2008

Gravitation keeps the planets in orbit about the Sun

Gravitation is a natural phenomenon by which all objects with mass attract each other, and is one of the fundamental forces of physics. In everyday life, gravitation is most commonly thought of as the agency that gives objects weight. It … Continue reading

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USGS Better Prepared to Help Emergency Officials Protect the Public this Hurricane Season

US – The U.S. Geological Survey is better prepared to help protect the public this hurricane season by ensuring that emergency managers have quick access to critical water information. A new downlink backup system guarantees the availability of streamflow information … Continue reading

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